PROS AND CONS OF BIG RIMS

[cdg1984]

oh god, here we go......

 

[tc1959]

:wink:

 

[Carlola]

is there a difference (other than appearance) between a 15" rim + tire = 27" total, and a 22" rim + elastic band = 27" total??

 

[GP403]

is there a difference (other than appearance) between a 15" rim + tire = 27" total, and a 22" rim + elastic band = 27" total??

yes. The bigger wheel with the tiny sidewall moves more of the mass of the entire wheel towards the outside. The physics of this means that a) it takes more power to get the wheels moving (torque) and b) takes more power to stop them (rotational momentum). Meaning you need bigger brakes with more stopping power to do it safely. Stouter axles would help with the additional stresses on that part of the drivetrain. Maybe not much more in some cases, but the math doesn't lie. I can do it if you want but its been a while

With the big rims, handling wise you don't have the sidewall flex to get in the way, but some of that is good, not bad. Depends on how much. Plus, you have to deal with the increased chance that a hole, speedbump, or whatever will not only F your tire, but F your rim as well.

This of course implies that your car isn't sitting 2' up in the air, which presents a whole new mess of problems. Center of gravity, steering and driveshaft angles, etc. etc.....

Not too mention it probably costs more than you paid for your car to get a good set of 22's and rubber. Something I don't quite get.

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You asked.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

22" U2 30 series tires.... No complAints here...

 

[RITTER]

is there a difference (other than appearance) between a 15" rim + tire = 27" total, and a 22" rim + elastic band = 27" total??

A 22" rim with total tire height of 27" will not absorb road inconsistancies like a 15" rim with overall diameter of 27" ... mainly because of the sidewall height/thickness

Which obviously means that you will lose pretty much all of your ride comfort :idea:

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

is there a difference (other than appearance) between a 15" rim + tire = 27" total, and a 22" rim + elastic band = 27" total??

A 22" rim with total tire height of 27" will not absorb road inconsistancies like a 15" rim with overall diameter of 27" ... mainly because of the sidewall height/thickness

Which obviously means that you will lose pretty much all of your ride comfort :idea:

You are very true!!! But man i love the attention the girls give me with my 22'' rims...lol, but ur right the ride sucks...but ni cali u need to roll clean....


Big Saint

80zbabiez CC

 

[tc1959]

It's funny how History seems to repeat it's self .
The Model T has 33" wheels. :wink:

 

[86Limited]

It's funny how History seems to repeat it's self .
The Model T has 33" wheels. :wink:

So I guess its safe to say my great, great grandfathers were the original founders of rolling on "BIG RIMS" :lol:

 

[oldiejams]

i think it all depends on where your priorities are with the vehicle and your driving habit.